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Yawning

Yawning is a the act of taking a deep involuntary breath. There are several theories about why people yawn, but no one knows the exact cause.

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Where does the word yawn derive?

I'm pretty sure it came from the sound of when one "yawns."

Who holds the world record for longest human yawn?

The longest yawn is held by David Rickert. Who on May 27, 1994 yawned for 6 minutes and 46 seconds strait

Is yawning bad for you?

no it is actually good for you

no actually on myth buster we don't know why we do it we just do it doesn't change any thing if you do it or not

Why do you yawn when you are sleepy or drowsy?

while sleepy CO2 accumulation increase and to get rid of it we yawn.

Is yawning good for you?

Well, it isn't good or bad. It is just something you're body does naturally when it's tired. You yawn because when you are tired, you don't have as much oxygen as you normally do.

Why can't you stop yawning?

You can't stop yawning because when you yawn your body is trying to get more oxygen into you body to try and stay awake. If you are yawning constantly your body is trying to keep you awake, the longer you stay awake, the more you will yawn.

How do you know when a betta fish yawns?

Watch them very carefully, If you see their mouth stretch really wide and their gills opening, then they are yawning. Try letting them look at themselves through a mirror under water, they yawn a lot when they see themselves.

Why do you constantly yawn when your not tired?

Yawning serves various purposes, such as regulating brain temperature or increasing alertness. It can also be triggered by boredom, stress, or just seeing someone else yawn. It doesn't always indicate tiredness.

Why do you yawn when you sing?

People yawn when their brain isn't getting enough oxygen. If you not breathing properly and not getting enough air while singing, you will yawn. If this is an annoyance to you, practice proper breathing techniques for singers. You can find them anywhere online.

Why do I tend to yawn a lot lately like every few seconds and if the yawn dosent come out its hard for me to breathe until it does?

That's because you are not breathing very often. So, you are not getting very much air to your head. And when you do your brain wants you to take bigger breaths.

Why is yawning infectious?

people tend to copy each other's body language so i one person does something their companion will often do it too, perhaps without knowing. This dates back to our stone age days, when we did everything in groups. The yawn would be a signal that it was time to start winding down and go to sleep. BY THE HOLLSTER

Is yawning rude?

if rude and yawning are defined as such i don't see any reason why the act of yawning be rude. yawning is physiologic. would urinating and defecating be rude also?

Why does a person yawn?

not enough oxygen is getting into your body

What is the purpose of yawning?

it means either you are bored or they are tired

How do you stop yawning?

When you feel a yawn coming (this is one of those weird nerve things that work), rub your forehead with your fingers (just above the middle of your eyes)

Yawning is due to the fact you are breathing slower and not taking in enough oxygen, so u should yawn to get that extra oxygen in ur system

What is yawning?

When you are sleepy or drowsy the lungs do not take enough oxygen from the air. This causes a shortage of oxygen in our bodies. The brain senses this shortage of oxygen and sends a message that causes you to take a deep long breath---a YAWN.

What prevents yawning?

Yawning is a natural reaction and can not be prevented, but it is COMPLETELY normal. Yawning is caused because not enough oxygen is getting to the brain. Thus, it usually happens when an individual is sleepy or not thinking clearly.

Right side spasm when yawning?

I have had this problem for many years and my Dr. said that it was a epiglotal spasm and that breathing into a brown paper bag slowly would help it to go away and it seems to help.But I also have scleroderma and my new Dr. now things it could be linked to that-I have been referred back to my specialist so will report back if i have any news.

What causes a quiver or flutter in your chest lasting up to 1 minute after a sneeze cough or deep yawn?

Hello. This could be because you have Asthma. I get this myself and its perfectly harmless. Or you may be experiencing a slight palpitation which is also normal. I'm not sure if a palpitation is all that normal. If a fluttering is in the chest after a sneeze, my bet would be on a twitching or an intermittent spasm of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle that sits at the base of the lungs and is responsible for allowing you to take air in and out. During a sneeze, the diaphragm has a violent and intense contraction. After the sneeze, it is quite possible to experience this muscle twitching. Any muscle that contracts in such a way can still have residual aberrant contractions.

Why do people yawn?

As we all know, when we get tiered we can become sleepy, groggy, grouchy, and even down right mean! But did you know that yawning is not just a symptom of being tired, but could be a sign of something much much more serious... yawning is a symptom of a lack of oxygen to your body. That’s right, a lack of oxygen can result in low 02 levels in your blood and that can cause a variety of problems which include sleepiness and yawning not to mention other more serious conditions in the respiratory system. So if you happen to have a pulse-ox (the little thingy that they put on your finger at the hospital), try using it the next time you find yourself yawning in excess.

Musicdad.